The A628 Woodhead Pass is closed in both directions near Torside reservoir following a road traffic collision on Sunday, October 18. The incident was reported at about 4pm, and the closure remained in place as of 5.20pm.
Emergency services at the scene
A Derbyshire Police spokesperson said: "We have a road closure in place following a road traffic collision. The A628 is closed in both directions alongside Torside reservoir whilst emergency services deal with the incident. Motorists are advised to find alternative routes at this time."
A National Highways spokesperson confirmed the closure: "The A628 Woodhead Pass is closed in both directions between the A6024 (Woodhead) and A57 (Hollingworth) due to a collision which occurred shortly after 4pm. Emergency Services are currently on scene."
Diversion and alternative routes
National Highways added: "A local diversion route is in place. Traffic travelling from further afield may wish to use alternative trans-pennine routes such as the A57 or the M62. If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey."
Inrix, the traffic data company, reported: "A628 in both directions blocked, slow traffic due to accident between Old Road (Tintwistle) and A6024 Woodhead Road (Holmfirth Turn Off, Crowden)." Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes until the road reopens.
